CLASSICS 1A03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Sicyon, Ancient Greek Temple, Classical Order
13 May 2016
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Pan hellenic sanctuaries & games (a site where a particular god was worshipped. Because of that worship other events grew out of them) olympia, isthmia, delphi, nemea. (a sanctuary with a festival dedicated to the gods) Athletic competition grew up among festival = games were primarily to honour the god, but soon turned into forum for interaction amount greeks and an opportunity to reinforce identity. Other people who spoke greek but were not actually greek (non-greek) were not aloud to compete. Limitations in terms of class and cultural identity. First olympic games held in 776 bc (recorded date) Only one winner, no silver or bronze. Votive offering: gift of thanks to god for favour granted or as part of a prayer for a favour. Reflects your status on the size of the gift, also the material used. Charioteer figurine from c. 750 bc = victorious athlete. Votive offering to god or prize in competition.
